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So far Bolsonaro's trip to New York City for the United Nations General Assembly appears to be anything but a success for Brazil or the country's image after a series of blunders early this week.
In his first speech to delegates at the U.N. General Assembly, President Biden's remarks stood in contrast to his predecessor's approach. "We must work together as never before," Biden said.
The White House says fully vaccinated international travelers will have to present proof of vaccination and get tested before flying. The policy is slated to take effect in November.
Monday on Political Rewind: Georgia remains near the bottom of states with fully vaccinated residents. Some local officials are offering incentive programs, such as gift certificates, to encourage people to get COVID-19 shots. Also, Buckhead's attempt to separate from the city of Atlanta has gained national attention.
Tuesday on Political Rewind: Students, faculty and staff on 20 Georgia public college campuses are protesting to demand stricter COVID-19 protections. Protestors say the governor and the Board of Regents’ refusal to require masks on campus is endangering the health of those who live and work on Georgia college campuses.
Monday on Political Rewind: Businesses across the state are trying to determine how to comply with President Joe Biden’s new vaccine order. It tells companies with more than 100 workers that they need to require vaccines. Meanwhile, faculty and students at more than a dozen Georgia public universities are planning a series of demonstrations protesting the lack of mask mandates.
Several studies over the past year and a half have arrived at the same conclusion: mask wearing significantly limits transmission of the coronavirus in schools.
Thursday on Political Rewind: Grady Hospital and other health care facilities across Georgia have begun limiting non-essential procedures, as a rush of Covid-19 cases demand their resources. Also, former President Donald Trump’s efforts to interfere in the outcome of Georgia’s Presidential Election are driving two very different agendas right now.
Wednesday on Political Rewind: The death toll from COVID-19 continues to grow in Georgia. On Saturday, 220 people were confirmed dead from the virus, bringing the total deaths in the state to over 20,000. Meanwhile, in the days since the U.S. Supreme Court refused to block a Texas Law effectively banning abortion, the case has suddenly made a woman’s right to choose a top issue in 2022 political campaigns.
Tens of thousands of sci-fi, fantasy and pop culture fans once again made their yearly pilgrimage to downtown Atlanta on Labor Day weekend for Dragon Con 2021 — now in its 35th year — after the COVID-19 pandemic forced organizers to take the event strictly online in 2020.
It's clear the next couple of seasons won't be the "life as usual" we all hoped for. Rituals, deep breathing and reaching out to friends are just a few ways to manage anxiety when the days grow dark.